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Youngkin Starts Statewide Food Drive for Shutdown-Affected Virginians

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced the launch of the Virginia Cares Initiative, a Commonwealth-wide food drive to support Virginians impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown. The initiative will...

COVID-19 Vaccine Co-Designer Teresa Lambe to Deliver Lecture in Roanoke

One weekend in January 2020, immunologist Teresa Lambe received an email containing a DNA sequence. Lambe,...

Lawson Awarded 9% Tax Credits for Roanoke Housing Development

Lawson, a leading real estate firm specializing in the development, construction, and management of affordable...

Q&A with Vinton School Board Candidate Amber Reed

The Roanoke Star asked both candidates for the Vinton District School Board race to engage...

Q&A with Vinton School Board Member and Candidate Tim Greenway

The Roanoke Star asked both candidates for the Vinton District School Board race to engage...

Cave Spring Baptist Church Celebrates 150 Years of Ministry

In an age where a business or organization may be open one day and out of business the next, the issue of resilience is...

Cox Employees Award $15,000 to Roanoke Nonprofits

Cox Communications employees have awarded a total of $15,000 in grants to three local nonprofits, through Cox Charities Community Investment Grants. The program provides...

SNAP cuts put 450k Virginia families at risk; PORCH Roanoke fills the gap

Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are putting Virginia families and food pantries under unprecedented strain. According to the Center on...

Roanoke’s 3rd annual Save a Life Day joins 50-state effort to provide overdose solutions

On September 25, 2025, all 50 states will host free naloxone events for Save a Life Day for the first time – with over...

What Hokies need to know for Saturday’s matchup against Wofford

Dear Hokies — We’re looking forward to another exciting Saturday football game as Virginia Tech takes on Wofford at Lane Stadium! As always, let’s come...

Roanoke conference to spotlight impact of community partnerships

For four decades, the hum of the Donnkenny textile factory signaled steady work for families in Floyd and across the region. When it closed...